Willmar Street Fair Promises Big Annual Event
Willmar holds its third annual street fair promising larger exhibits and attractions. Local merchants farmers and Kandiy County residents are urged to attend for four days of safe family fun with balloon ascensions parachute leaps high diving feats loop to loop shows and concerts by Meola Alpins band plus performances by Vallero Duo and Signor Frisco.
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Willmar
T. I. Cash
Cash
Zeno
Signor Frisco
Vallero
Alpin
Concert Band
Chicago
Willmar Street Fair
Ita
Kandiyah
Conductor Harry Smith Injured Ejecting Drunk Passenger
Conductor Harry Smith, upon arrival of train No 5 from St Paul, was taken from the Great Northern depot to Grand Central for medical care after severely straining his back while ejecting a drunken tramp at the Soo junction north of Minneapolis. He returned to St Paul this afternoon. The assailant resisted and four men helped subdue him.
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Harry Smith
St. Paul
Great Northern
Grand Central
Smith
Soo Junction
Minneapolis
Aystem
St. Cloud Journal-Press
Little Eva Johnson Hurt In Scantling Nail Accident
Eva Johnson, daughter of S P Johnson, fell from a 2x4 piece with rusty nails, cutting a deep gash above the knee. Dr McLaughlin treated her with several stitches, and she is now recovering well with no serious complications expected.
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Eva
S. P. Johnson
McLaughlin
Willmar Opera House Announces Season Lineup
The Willmar opera house opens next Tuesday Sept 1 with An American Gentleman. Upcoming acts include At Valley Forge Mozart Symphony Club New York Walker Whiteside in We Are King and Wm Owen. Other bookings: A Girl from Sweden His Nibs the Baron and The County War.
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Opera House
Willmar Opera House
New York
Valley Forge
Mozart Symphony Club
New York City
Walker Whiteside
Wm. ‘Owen
Sweden
Sunday at Spicer excursion attracts Benson visitors
Three hundred four tickets were sold for the Spicer excursion, with many Benson residents arriving to see Green Lake. High winds made boating and sightseeing challenging.
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Spicer
Benson
Green Lake
Train Delay After Accident Near Cokato
The St Paul Winnipeg train failed to arrive by 11:10 p m Saturday due to a wreck near Cokato. The middle driver’s journal broke and part of the aide rod dropped the wheel, stopping the engine after about two train lengths. Engineer Chas Lowe halted the crippled locomotive. The Willmar Soo City train assisted, delaying arrival until 7 a m Sunday. repairs followed and service resumed with a heavier engine.
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St. Paul
Chas, Lowe
Willmar-Soo City
Winnipeg
Willmar
Great Northern
Jim Hill
Local youths suffer field accident and wedding noted
Lawrence Pederson son of John Pederson of Kandiyobi was injured when kicked by a pasture horse while plowing with his father. He received stitches for a forehead wound and is recovering. Miss Maude Davis married Lafayette G. Nelson at the M E parsonage. They depart for Willmar and future home in Minnesota.
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Lawrence Pederson
John Pederson
Kandiyobi
Boya
Lawrence
Jas
McLaughlin
State Fair Program Promises Notable Year Ahead
The Minnesota State Agricultural Society will publish the Officis Program of the State Fair with a stylish cover by Naughton of the Minnespolia Tribune. The world famous pacing horse Dan Patch aims to lower the 1 50 record on opening day August 31 as Barried Today. A marriage license was issued Monday to Gomme Holmquist and Anne Malinda Abrahamson of New London. The ceremony is at 4 30 this afternoon at the Swedish Lutheran church Rev Colia officiating. A reception follows at the bride's parents’ home.
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Minnesota State Agricultural Society
Naughton
Minnespolia Tribune
Snd
Dan Patch
Gomme Holmquist
New London
Anne Malinda Abrahamson
Holmquist
Swedish Lutheran Church
Collla
Sear Williams In Korkheves
Brer Williams is in town after drifting in the early week and remains with us. He does not like the drought that has settled over the village, while others live in hope that rain will soon moisten the land.
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Sear Williams
Korkheves
Br'er Williams
Dows
Heoper
St. Cloud pair returned after fugitive journey
Sheriff John P. Bernick escorted Miss Augusta Kendal fifteen and Elmer Clark from St. Cloud as prisoners. The couple ran away about three weeks earlier with Kendal claiming Clark was her husband. They traveled to Paynesville New London Benson where Clark worked at a hotel. August Kendal filed a warrant, and police tracked them down at Benson. They appeared cheerful as they headed home to confront the father and justice.
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John P. Bernick
St. Cloud
Miss Augusta Kendal
Elmer Clark
Miss Kendal
Clark
Paynesville
New London
Benson
Misa Kendal
August Kendal
Hls Daugher
Willmar Parks Spreader on Pacific Avenue
The Great Northern finished grading a new park along Pacific Avenue in Willmar, the street running parallel to the railroad by the depot. Two years ago the Women’s Improvement League and the railroad aided in converting the street into a park, prompting Clara City to consider similar action for Spicer Avenue with railroad support to improve the right of way.
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Great Northern
Pacific Avenue
Willmar
Women's Improvement League
Great Northern Company
Clara City
Spicer Avenue
Railroad Company
Clara City Herald
Olson and Soderling to Open Tailor Shop in Willmar
Alfred Olson and A H Soderling plan a new tailor shop named Olson and Soderling on Benson avenue in Willmar. The enterprise will open in about two weeks. Soderling has 17 years in the trade in Willmar. Olson brings broad experience from Minneapolis and previously worked in Murdock.
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Hew
Willmar
Alfred Olson
A. H. Soderling
Olson
Minneapolis
Murdock
Arrested for Fast Driving in City Court
Speeding youths amused themselves by racing through the streets until stopped by the city marshal. They pled guilty and the judge imposed a fine of one cent and costs totaling 301 dollars, a warning to drive cautiously, especially in the evening.
Bowling Teams Organize for Local League
Two loose bowling teams form with first match set for tomorrow evening. First squad includes Campbell Knudson Freens Swangon as captain. second features Norman Faulk Otterness Sandbo Jones as captain. Two games scheduled weekly. some players traveled to Raymond for a game.
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Messrs
Hugh Campbell
Nele Knudson
J.C. Freens
Alb
Swangon
A. Norman
E. Faulk
Robi
Otterness
Alex
Sandbo
J. G. Jones Sa
Gemen
Raymond
Olson Petition In Probate Court Descent of Land
Petition by Anna Olson seeks determination of descent of land in the matter of Lara Calquist who died in February 1696. Petition granted and order for hearing issued. Barry Hancon of Willmar fills the position of night operator at the depot replacing Fred Fellows who moves to Chicago. Litchfield Independent.
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Anna Olivia Christina Olson
Lara Calquist
Kandigobt
Barry Hancon
Willmar
Fred
Fellows
Chicago
Litchfield
Parochial School Program Closes Six-Week Term
Children of the Lutheran Free church staged a lively Sunday program at the church to close six weeks of parochial school. Rev. Gynild spoke on school importance. M L Hostager and Milas Mattie John 00 were highlighted for their leadership in the upper and secondary departments.
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Lutheran Free’ Church
Gynild
M. L. Hostager
Augeburg
Minneapolis
Judgments Entered in Two Cases at District Court
Two judgments were entered Monday in the clerk of court’s office. Erick Dalen Threshing Company of Ole Rime Norway Lake faced a judgment of 304.92 for the plaintiff. Lahoda Brow va Joseph Blecha Roseland town faced a judgment of 66.72 against the defendant. Both cases were tried at the last term of district court. Will Play at Kerkhoven. Willmar and Kerkhoven meet next Sunday at 2 30 o clock at Istter grounds. The Kerkhoven team is strong and the Willmar squad will have a tough game. Photographers Meet. The Northwestern Photographers Association holds its annual Minneapolis session this week starting today for four days with Willmar photographers attending. A day at Minnetonka is planned. Bethany society of the Lutheran Free Church will meet at O Salverson’s home next Friday evening with an interesting program and refreshments for all.
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Erick Dalen
Ole Rime
Norway Lake
Lahoda Brow
Joseph Blecha
Roseland
Kerkhoven
Northwestern Photographers’ Association
Minneapolis
Willmar
Minnetonka
Bethany Society of the
Lutheran Free Church
O.salverson
Anton Omille
Hillsboro
N. D
Martin Greenfield
Findley, Steele Co
N.D
Josie
Bertha Olander
New London
Willmar Opera House
Mina Laure Sperry
Mra Armstrong
Lisbon
Sam Garver
Mary Backelin
Ole Lundquist
Holmes City
Beso
Solomon Porter
Fifth Street
Andrew Bjorsell
Miss Quande
Thiel River Falls
St. Paul
Young People's Society of the Synod Church
M. O. Thorpe
G. N. Arnold
Spring Valley
Iowa
A. C. Crawford
Local and Personal News Highlights from Willmar
Misa Solberg of Hoffman visits with Ole Lundquist and Sophie Brevig. Miss Mabel Rodino hosts an afternoon party. Many residents travel to Minneapolis, St Cloud, Duluth, or Bemidji for visits. Page Lindquist Co stores upgrade. several locals start new jobs or visits in North Dakota and Minnesota towns.
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Misa Solberg
Hoffman
Ole Lundquist
Mise Mae Parkins
Gazette Office
Gariie Alvig
Granite Falls
Misa Sophie Brevig
Mabel Rodlno
Car jumped the track injuring a passenger rider
A refrigerator car jumped the track near the coal chute injuring Turner who was riding the car. He suffered several bad cuts to the head and possible internal injuries. He was taken to Frost hospital in critical condition.
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Lnte
Jeave Turner
Frost Hospital
Great Northern
Jim Hill
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Minn
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Lillian
Asa Rometa
John M. T. Signal
Holland
Anns DeWard Et al
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Burbank
Sadie J. Knight
A. Winters
Atwater
Florence L. Dahl
Berting Estrem
Hawick
Face A. Hanson
F. M. Kouteon
B. Welch
Jobn P. Madison
Olo
H. Westlof
A. Perring
Andrew
John
Ferring
Be. Hendrickson
Montevideo
Black Bay Mining Co
Stoc
Dr. Hendrickson
Black Bay
Dakota
Syver Botnen
Viking
Smith Kiness
Mr. Botnen
Misa Helen Moreen
Page Lindquist Co
A.J. Larson
Priam
Holt
Willmar Cold Storage Company
Businese
H. E. Frost
A. E. Hawkingon
Willmar Friends
Dr. Riches
Johnson Bloul
Mayme Garver
Ciara Gutzler
Magnolia
E.R. Calkine
I. Roberts
Elsie
Oscar Halls
Ellsworth
Wis
A. O. Sather
Inga Rust
Duluth
M. O. Sletten
Myere
Kaut“gon
Swan Berglund
Becker Avenue
Albert Samdbo
Bemidji
Lakes
Pines
B. C. Boyd
J. B. Boyd
Julia MacDonald
Breckenridge
J. C. Quale
Mise
Nellie Craswell
Bronx City
Ives
Larimore
Ruth Johnson
A. C. Johnson
Stillwater
A. C. Naaset
N. D. Tors
Eagle Lake
George Gary
Sioux City
Lars Norlander
Bowbells
Aome
Mr. Holmdah
John Geratle
J. Gerstle
Fergus Falle
Bartholson
Miss Baker
Saield
Miesea Ruth
Jeasie Spicer
A. Marlow
Owen
Martha Thorne
Trothechild & Co
Ladies Aid Society
Home Mission Fund
Ads Farnham
Farnham
Kallapell Ness Nelson
Emma Ellingson
Sophis Olson
Guat Danielson
Mamro
Willmarlaos
Tamune
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