25 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1920
Page
1
A crowded convention featured sermons and addresses by ministers Rev. A. U. and Rev. H. X, with discussion of church unity and faithful living. Delegates from multiple regions attended as pastors and lay members shared reports and outlined aims for community outreach and religious education.
Mr anaits and Mr Simons with Blanche left the forepart of the week for Minneapolis where they will reside at 2612 Fourth Ave South. Mr Simons held the position of grain sampler there for over three years and was transferred to Minneapolis. Mr Simons has been a city resident since 1902.
Renard Poss aged 26 son of Ole Foss is hospitalized after a bicycle rider collided with a car on First Street last Sunday evening. Eyewitness O E Bengtson and spouse were driving north. Foss rode south without lights. The bicycle was badly smashed and Foss suffered serious injuries. he was rushed to Wilmar Hospital.
Two fast ball games are scheduled for Sunday at Wall Park West. The first features Lake Lilian and Priam versus Lake Lillian with Griffin and Irestrom pitching for Prisa Thiesen. The second game pairs Willmar against Maynard with Harold Johnson of Minneapolis assigned to the mound. Maynard owns a strong season record and has largely dominated thus far.
Marker's sale of Poland China breeding stock at the Co-Op Farmers Warehouse drew about three hundred attendees. Sixty one animals sold with top prices of 5224, 2000, and 1000, totaling 1 500. Willmar community praised Barker as a local asset as a banquet and program followed at the Masonry building with Mrs. J. D. Varnell guiding performances.
Avid Bjorling and three sons plan farewell concerts in the county next Sunday drawing crowds at Tripolis Lutheran Friday 8 PM Sven Lutheran Sunday 3 PM Christine Lutheran Sunday 2 PM Accused of larceny W Travers held for municipal court on Thursday for thefts from the Greeks at the Candy Kitchen and clothes from John Jacots Chief of Police Westerd traced him to a southwest train and the sheriff moved to Pipestone Mass meeting called by the Democratic State Central Committee at Willmar courthouse Saturday August 28 at 11 AM to discuss Cox for president and Hodson for governor Oscar E Hoagberg of Minneapolis shipped household goods to that city Ladies Aid of Tripolis Swedish Lutheran church will meet at A W Chalberg home Thursday August 26 Mrs George Barnum and others visited Minneapolis and North Dakota trips Joe Alexis from Lincoln Neb and Gerhard Alexis from Minneapolis visiting P N Olson home south of town various local travels and visits described.
Willmar will establish five rural carrier routes effective September 1 with parcel delivery by a special carrier, serving over a hundred families previously lacking morning mail. Boxes will be placed on Trott and Becker avenues, with delivery to be completed by about eight o’clock. The change aims to provide prompt morning mail and included parcels, though it falls short of full city carrier service.
Parley Parks Christensen a former labor ticket nominee for president will speak Saturday afternoon at Willmar under the National People's League. He promotes government ownership of railroads and public utilities. Delegations are expected from far and wide with music by the Willmar Band and a possible evening meeting at Park Auditorium.
The Dodge Service Station area hosted a horse shoe event with Melvin Johnson securing top singles honors after beating Bob Johnson A Nordstrom and P Peterson in elimination rounds. Johnson and V Bergquist led Johnson Blomquist in team play, with Bergquist Holmberg and Wahlstrand Nordstrom also reaching later rounds.
Organized labor in Willmar plans a monster Labor Day celebration inviting citizens and county farmers. Committees for parade, speakers, finances, refreshments, decorations, sports and fireworks meet to finalize arrangements. Events include a 1:30 p.m. start at Court House grounds, a parade to Homewood Park, a big picnic, a 3:30 p.m. Willmar versus Fort Snelling ball game, children’s sports, an 8 p.m. meeting and fireworks. Speakers include Gale Flaeman, Homer Cook, and Rev. O. J. Kvale.
The Great Northern Railway plans a track scale installation at Willmar yards, north of the elevators near the west, with foundation work underway after excavation. Also notes a parcel shower for Edith Nelson with many guests and gifts, and announces Edith Nelson’s engagement to Roy Haugen of Montevideo with a September wedding planned.
The Home Savings Investment Company reports a complete sale of all lots in Hanson's Addition, with strong advertising drawing a large crowd despite rain. Dozens of buyers, including locals and out of town traders, purchased at median prices. a free lot drawing saw 32 Olson win a prize. The event highlighted Willmar's growth and the company’s active leadership and plans to expand in the region.
Director Hobbie announces the Waim ar Band will give another free concert Thursday evening on the Court House yard. Also listed are four marriage licenses with names and dates. Mr and Mrs S W De Camp returned Thursday from a two week visit to Hartington and other Nebraska points.
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