Carlson Bros. Drug Firm Sold. Carlson Family Reorganizes
A Benson business shift transfers ownership in Carlson Bros. Carl B. Carlson sells to Charles B. Carlson, with Albin C. and Archie joining Edward G. to run the firm. Ed win G. Carlson stays at Benson overseeing the drug business. Nela B. Carlson remains with the new setup. Old Carlson name to continue with the restructured firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlson Bros
Swan B. Carlson
Frm
Charles B. Carlson
Albin C
Edwin G
Archie
A. C. Carlson
Benson
Edwin G. Carlson
Rothers
Willmar Businges
Benson Review
Henson
Stes Carlgon
van B. Carlson
Willmar Green House Sold to Iowa Firm
Crook sells the Willmar Green House to Kal A. Haltenhoft of Waterloo Iowa who takes charge Monday. Haltenhoft brings flower business experience as former manager of Kimble Floral Co in Waterloo and earlier at Boone. Mrs Haltenhoft also at Willmar. Cronk undecided on future plans remains in Willmar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HR. Crook
Willmar
Kal A. Haltenhoft
Waterloo
Confirmation Alumni Hold Farewell Reunion at Willmar
The Confirmation Alumni of the United Lutheran Synod church held its last reunion with Rev J. N. Andersen as pastor. Sixteen classes confirmed by him at Willmar attended a two hundred cover banquet with white and gold decor. A four course dinner and a program of solos and toasts preceded a farewell talk, after which the group voted to continue the organization and elected officers for the coming year. It was declared the best attended reunion yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Lutheran Synod Church
J. N. Andersen
Willmar
Anna Over
Bertha Thorpe
Etella Syvertson
Roy Christian
Befla Tallakson
Orward Thorson
Luelin Grangaard
Johanna Mityett
Arthur Rannestad
Eda Killand
Harold Tallakson
Marie Gerg
Josie Bredason
Meeiing
Confirmation Class Grows at Local Lutheran Church
Rev J N Andersen led Confirmation of the 1919 class at the Local Lutheran Synod church last Sunday morning. A full house attended as graduates include Carl Edwin Thorson Carl Palmer Nelson Charles Theodora Alerson Oscar Norman Etland Russell Wallace Swenson Knute Tidemand Omile Lloya Edward Toliakson Lawrence Engel Denkerud Freddie B Bredeson Joseph Lester Hendrickson Eli Almond Salmonson Herman Ingolf Kilsad Lawrence Gerhard Holt Edwin Solberg Paulus Elsworth Brown Melvin Olson Allen Melvin Sletten Blanche Geneva Struxness Cornelia Stromseth Edith Oline Bjork Nora Irene Sletten Myrtle Henriette Gabbert Rhoda Sophia Kjos Lilly Alyine Gabbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synod Church
J. N. Andersen
Lutheran Synod Church
Carl Edwin Thorson
Carl Palmer Nelson
Charles ‘Theodora’ Alerson
Oscar Norman Etland
Russell Wallace Swenson
Knute Tidemand Omile
Lloya Edward ‘Toliakson
Lawrence Engel Denkerud
Freddie B. Bredeson
Joseph Lester Hendrickson
Eli Almond Salmonson
Herman Ingolf Kilsad
Lawrence Gerhard Holt
Edwin Solberg
Paulus Elsworth Brown
Melvin Olson
Allen Melvin Sletten
Blanche Geneva Struxness
Cornelia Stromseth
Edith Oline Bjork
Nora Irene Sletten
Myrtle Henriette Gabbert
Rhoda Sophia Kjos
Lilly
Alyine Gabbert
Ladies Society Honors Two Departing Members
The Ladies Society of the Synod church honored departing Mrs Stromseth and presented Rev. 4. N. Andersen with a farewell gesture at an August 12 outing hosted by Mrs. O. N. Stramseth. Stromseth framed the pastor’s departure as goodwill, gifting the Andersen family a silver serving set and Stromseth received a mirrored table memento for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4. N. Andersen
Ladies’ Society
Synod Church
O. N. Stramseth
Andersen
Stromseth
State W C T U State Convention in Willmar
Delegates and visitors about 250 arrive for the State Convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union in Willmar. A lakes trip and a banquet are planned, with a detailed program including speeches, hymns, and reports, spanning August 96 to August 29. The event features window displays and notable local participation from the East Vinje church community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Willmar
Mattson
Mrs. Powers
Wellin
O. 0
Ulven
Aiso Roger Hendrix
J . Piy
Helen H. Upton
Worthington
Blanche LoDu
W. C. T. Pe Ygeislation
Mirs
Eva Waterman
Bikaver
Julia Hendrix
Anna Wright
Stella Maetzz
Zabra Billeon
Buiomen
Ates
Attes Hattle Thompa
Austin Pine
Alise Mary
Angie Harper
Rozette Hendrix
Kate Kerche
Della R. Mandigo
Svening
Rev
J. 0
Benson
Lillie Noren
HG. Irvine
Barbara Williams
Women In Industry
Agnes Peterson
State Labor ,Department
Noren
Williams
Offerine
Josephine Sizer
Eva K. Crunen
Anna M. Ball
P. B
Migs
Edna Larson
Kila
Bessie Lathe
Blanche LaDu
Margaret Densmore
W.ct. U
Kate Kercher
Blanch LaDy
Della R. Mandl HO
Jessie John
Garden City
Bryn Jones
Walter Hackett
Dorothy Coss
Victory Congress
U. Benediction
Willmar Garage Sees New Proprietors Arrive
Arthur Eindblad and Oncar Larson, two young machinists, form Lindblad Carson Motor Company and take charge of the Willmar Garage. C H Nelson remains at the old Armstire building and will headquarters the venture, focusing on motor repair and related services in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Eindblad
Oncar Larson
Rave
Willmar
Litchfeld
Nelson and
Wye
Sevel
Lindblad-Carson Motor Company
C. H. Nelson
Armstire
Blein
Grant
Obituary of Olof Granquist Former Willmar resident dies
Olof Granquist died Tuesday morning at his home on Auguste Avenue E after a stroke. Born September 12, 1845 in Mockfjard Swea am he came to the United States in 1865 and Kandiyohi County in 1870. He married Carrie Johnson in 1875 and leaves six children, a brother, two sisters and many relatives. Funeral services will be held Friday at Bethel Lutheran and Svea church with interment at Svea cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olof Granquist
Granquist
Auguste Ave
Mockfjard
Tene
Sweaam
Kandiyolil
Panlun
Svea Luthran Church
Willmar
Bethel Lutheran Church
Carrie Johnson
John Wahlatrand
Martin W. Blomaulat
Owen Ward
St. Paul
Walter Stoll
Minneapolis
Theodore
Julia
Marie
Lewis Johnson
Rehn
Wyoming
Ole Selvig
Tacoma
Wash
Bethel Luth
J. B. Sorenson
Svea
Wendell Linner Dies After Auto Crash in St Paul
The Minneapolis Journal reports Wendell Tinner of 1608 West Minnehaha St St Paul seriously injured when his car collided with Dr HO Skinner’s on Centerville road near St Paul late yesterday. A Gustavus Adolphus College graduate class of 1917, he was a lyric chorus spokesman and well known in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Linner
Minneapolis Journal of
Wendell Tinner
West Minnehaha St. St. Paul
Nin“Sinter
Linnea ‘Tinner
St. Paul Hospital
Linner
HO. Skinner
Centerville Road
St Paul
Wendell
Gustavus Adolphus College
St. Peter
Lyric
Harry Wahl
Pltehdeld
Death of Gustaf J. Boom in Lake Elizabeth area
Gustaf Julius Boom a longtime Lake Elizabeth resident and former town clerk died unexpectedly August 15 after bladder surgery. Born December 24, 1853 in Vinjan Sweden he moved to America in 1869 and to Dovre county later. He served as deacon trustee of the Swedish Baptist church and left a large circle of neighbors and nine surviving children. Funeral services were held at the family home and the Lake Elizabeth church with interment at the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Salvation Army Home Service Fund
Hazel Nelson
Raymond
E. W. Ostrund
Cautenad
Pennock
Floren
New London
Lawrence Bekman
Spicer
Florence Benderson
Yomar
Kartho
Gustaf J. Boom
Bisie
Hogiind
Herbert Hengstler
George Res Otra
Ili
Brogren
Ness
Gustaf Julius Boom
Vinjan
Dalarne
Sweden
Arla
Hilsingland
America
Ping
Delano
Dovre
Lake Elizabeth
Willmar
Boom
Swedish Baptist Church
Christiana
Mise Marie Pehrson
Dells
Andrew Biur
Fina
Bernard Forabere
Edna
Adolph Winders
Paul Alin
Lake
Slizabeth
Paulson
Fallin
Dhurenyara
Sterling Jeharacter
SONS OF NORWAY ANNUAL PICNIC AT STARBUCK
The Lone of Norway lodges from Wilm ar Benson Sunburg Glenwood and Starbuck held their annual picnic at Spring Grove near Starbuck on Lake Minnewaska last Sunday. Speakers included P A Gandrud Hallward Askeland and T O Gilbert. A Viking ship sailed on the lake and a plate dinner was served with many locals in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons OF Norway
Starbuck
Lone of Norway
Wilmar
Benson
Sunburg
Glenwood
Spring Grove
Lake Minnewaska
P. A. Gandrud
Hallward Askeland
T. O. Gilbert
Willmar
John Nybors
Minneapolis
Lake
Minnewaska
L. A. Wold
G. P. Karwand
Olof Mattson
Moe
Carl Balbe
Hanson
Lillie
Good Roads Social at Svea Next Friday Night
A Good Roads social will be held at the park at Svea Friday evening around eight. Speakers include County Attorney Charles Johnson and Chas Forbes of the State Highway Department, with music by the Willmar Band and ice cream and refreshments available. Everyone is invited to hear the road problem discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svea
al Bo
Apaakers
Charles Johnson
Chas. A. Forbes
State Highway Department
Willmar
Erickson Plats Part of Murray Land in Willmar
Real estate man G A Erickson expands with Third Addition to Willmar east end, buying from Dan Murray. The tract holds 99 lots, suitable for residences, within city limits. Also reports and contributions totaling 3208.25 dollars toward storm relief. towns listed with incomplete amounts observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Erickson
Willmar
Dan Murray
Fergus Falls
Belinf
C. W. Odell
Euake Lilian Olfax
Norway
St. Johns
Irving
Government Sells Provision Stores to Consumers
Uncle Sam offers to sell army surplus provisions via post offices now unnecessary after demobilization. Postmasters may take limited orders per office class, with Forsberg authorized to sell items such as bacon, beef, beans, corn, flour, milk, and more from Chicago at set prices plus parcels post rates. Orders paid on ordering. quantities not divided. coordination by households possible. Postage changes later reduce rate to 2nd class terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
A. O. Forsberg
Chicago
Willmar
Forsberg
Local and personal notes from the city
Harold Floren left Monday for a visit at Doran and returned from Sioux City where he was timekeeper for the Great Northern. Many residents Journeyed to Minneapolis Chicago and nearby towns for visits and business. The Red Cross headquarters are now located in the Opera House block. Several families and individuals are noted for recent trips and homecomings to Murdock Kerkhoven Spicer New London and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Floren
Doran
B.C. Wellin
Chicago
Otto Kuntz
Clara City
John Andrew Peterson
Twin Cities
Hans Peterson
Litchfield
Cassel
Martin Johnson
Red Cross
Opera House
HH. G. Lonien
Peter Lonien
Cotties
Florence DeCamp
Kerkhoven
Clifford Westgaard
Minneapolis
Ernest
Sullivan
Sanford Osmundson
St. Paul
Sioux City
Great Northern
A. J. Ostling
Elaine
Murdock
Grean
B. J. Greenfield
Peter Stromberg
Spicer
New London
Hangah-Englund
LaBolt
Dak
C. A
Victor Hoglund
Baby
A. W. Hoglund
Wii Henender
Hi Wer
Ancl Otte
Murdockitt
Quiet Weddings In Willmar And Minneapolis Ceremonies
Hanson and Mu rr Meetedie wed at M B church with Rev Luther C Hanson officiating They will live in Willmar where the groom works as a barber The bride a former nurse also will reside in Willmar White Tait and Jesse White wed in Minneapolis The couple will reside in Stillwater where the groom works at a steel plant Run Away Horses Halted Ole Blomquist’s team bolted through streets near Benson avenue and were stopped after a chase by Arthur Endersbee Outing at Green Lake Several families spent a week at Crescent Beach Green Lake Dorcas Society to meet August 27 Library will reopen September 1 after redecorating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Tait
Margaret Tait
Adam Tait
Diamond Lake
Jesse T. White
Stillwater
Minneapolis
Ellison R. Purdy
Still ‘Water
Ole Blomquist
Svea
Hia
Benson Avenue
Arthur Endersbee
S. C. Diffendorf
Cda
Hawick Welcomes Returning Servicemen in Community Gathering
Hawick held a homecoming at the town hall inviting veterans from Rosemia Irving New London and Paynesville. The hall was crowded with many standing and visitors from a broad area. Speakers Abbott Johnson Nelson Rodsgeld and others praised the boys and local patriotism. The event included lunch, fellowship, and dancing, plus notes on veteran services and state tuition for returning soldiers. Ida Sanderson returned from California and made stops en route during travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawick
Rosemlia
Irving
New London
Paynesville
Harle Burt
Nelson
Abbott
Charles Johnson
Willmar
Samuel Nelson
B. L. Rodsgeld
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Pioneer Drug Firm
C. B. Carlton
C. B. Carlson
On Bros
Mary McLaren
Harry Carey
Mary Miles Minter
Yvonne From
Paris
Hale Hamilton
Harold Lloyd
Norma Talmadge
Bill Parsons
Prudence
Broadway
Olive Thomas
Bert Lytell
Willmar Green
Willmar Hospital
B. J. Branton
Becker Avenue
Fourth Street
Lewis E. Goss
D. C
Geo
G. Migkelson, D. G
Chiropractic
The
Palmer ‘School of Chiropractic
U.C. A
Loney Block
Stn Street
Davison Hospital
Litchford Avenue
Minnesota
P. C. Davison
C. M. Miles Mary Grugman
W.C.T.U
East Vinje
Brogeson
J. Ne Andersen
Story City
C. Fruchauld
G. Gunderson
C. A. Grangaard
Willmar Garage
Third Street
Atiow
Ford
Glarum Farm
Fordson
Christ Kellevig
Poortinga
Prinsburg
Anna W. Holt
G. Tit
Kongsvinger
William Holt
Marie Holt
Olson
Wolf Point
Mont
Mary Victoria Hodurling
Fairview
G. W. Wilson
1St Street South
Dorothy
Miia
Dorothy Wilson
Eagle Lake
Dr. Warner
Lake Lillian
Adien
Ais
Dovre Laales
Mra
Carl Alvig
Vera Benson
Mas
Hazat
Vrances
Marion
Alice Bromag
Edgar Wicklund
Melvin Johnson
William Peterson
Waldron
Wesley Broman
Lake Andrew
C. A Beni
Vega Ase Esa Eas
C. A. Broman
Faklan
Mrs. Broman
Gust Moe
Laneabare
Miter
Mra c. Broman
State Farm
Job
Seo Andreen
Annex Cafe
James Peterson
Erickson
Murray Land
Priam
C. A. Anderson - Rson Res
iGo
Green Lake
Mt Edith
Florence
Lucy Peterson
Cecelia
Anne Creighton
Massie
Roy
Walter Anderson
Otto Monson
Chester Holm
Smith Cottage
Crescent Beach
Clara Anderson
Dorcas Society
Lutheran Free Church
EH. Abrahameon
California
Mise Ida Sanderson
Stockton
Newell and
George Olson
Martinsdale
Montana
Stan Company
Aes
Mise Sanderson
Nels Quam
Dr. Hans Johnson
Norway Lake
John Barrymore
Pauline Fredrick
Cavis Greates
William S. Hart
Square
Sanderson
Madge Kennedy
Taturday
Fatty Arbuckle
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Banking
Syeteid
Dbene Fais
Kandiyohi
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