Local and Personal News from Willmar
A long list of social and civic notes from Willmar includes births, visits, engagements, and moving about. People like Miss Gertrude Booth, Miss Clara Hanscom, Mrs. H. C. Buell, and J. B. Mowell appear in social rounds. Local events cover travel to Minneapolis, Luther College, weddings, school updates, church concerts, and a Willmar Opera House season opening with The Corsican Brothers by Sanford Dodge and company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobs Lundberg
G. W. Tyler
Gertrude Booth
Martinus Hangooe
Miss Montville
Rudolph Entrem
Selmer Tateson
Luther College
Decorah
Iowa
Lutheran Free Church
Bjornson
O. A. Jacobson
Ethel Going
J. T. Otos
Robert Mantel
Sanford Dodge
Willmar Opera Houss
Dumas
Willmar Opera House
Fter
Robert Mantell
Dodge
Willmar Labor Day plans and city improvements reviewed
Willmar prepares for Labor Day with a two o clock p m program in the city park featuring the reorganized Willmar brass band led by Louis Baal com. Dr Christian Johnson Prof H S Hilleboe and M N Ro from the Minnesota state union address. A ball game at Athletic Park pits Willmar first team against an outside club, likely Atwater. The Willmar Labor Day Association oversees arrangements while improvements in the city include park landscaping, cement crossings, new gravel on Benson and Pacific avenues, and courthouse yard upgrades led by the Woman's Improvement League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Friends of Labor
Louis Baalcom
Christian Johnson
H. 8. Hilleboe
Lsbor
Willmar Labor Day Association
Emanuel Christenson
J. W. Kent
Pacific Syanns
Cannes
Great Northern Park
Woman's Improvement League
Great Northern
New London
Benson Avenue
Pacific Avenue
Fourth
Seventh Street
Oon
Ouda
Court House
Examinations yield many teachers with high certificates
In the county thirty eight earned second grade and fifteen won free grade certificates after late teachers examinations. A large majority of those failing August exams were first time applicants who had never taught. Attendance at the St. Cloud summer training school boosted certificates and a rising demand for higher grade teachers was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlures
Dobbyn
St. Cloud
Youth Judge Lenient in City Court Stolen Twenty Dollars
A youth, unnamed per request, admitted stealing 20 dollars yesterday from a friend while staying with him. He blamed a momentary weakness and an accident preventing work. Judge Muller imposed a 30 dollar fine, or up to 30 days in jail if unpaid, citing youth and first offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muller
Jal
Refundment of Dog Tax Authorized by 1901 Law
A county auditor announces refunds for dog tax paid in 1902 after a constitutional issue. About 92 cents on the dollar will be refunded to taxpayers who sign and return the request, with warrants issued to the county treasurer for processing. The notice explains the past tax and aims to reassure dog owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Johnson
Finger in the Cogs Threshing Accident At Irving
Willis Stannard suffered a severe crush injury to the middle finger of his left hand while threshing at his Irving farm. The finger was amputated at hospital, and he will be laid up for weeks as doctors expected he threshed this year’s crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Koutwon
Halvor Asplund
Oling Ag
Koutson
Irving
Willis Stannard
Atwater
Archi
Bald
Stannard
Alwar Rarpublican Press
Buried in Gravel at Pit Victim Hurt in Accident
A gravel pit accident left Jobo Bergren buried under a gravel bank. Comrades freed him after ten to fifteen minutes, during which he suffered severe pain but was saved from a fatal outcome by timely help. He faces bed confinement for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Bergren
Willmar Public Schools Open Monday for New Term
The Willmar public schools reopen on Monday September 5 with a brief first day for pupil assignment and orientation. Children turning six by January 1 will enter free primary grades, while non residents can enter the high school after meeting exam qualifications. A list of Central Lafayette Lincoln Garfield building teachers and music superintendent is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Martha L. Tobin
Ling Gjems
Jessie
Willmar Baseball Lawsuit Highlights Failing Season
The Willmar team of 1904 collapsed after a weak spring edition with low support and mismanagement. Star pitcher sues former manager Anderson for unpaid salary as five games drew meager gate receipts. The Breeze notes the club organized, earned new uniforms, but unity and enthusiasm were lacking and the fault may lie with former members of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Pesepedia
Mauc
Woth
Anderson
Quondam
Spicer
Green Lake Breeze
New London Girl Marries James E Martin
New London girl Misa Jennie Anderson, daughter of Mr and Mrs S J Anderson, married James E Martin of Kensington Minnesota at Willmar Saturday at 4 pm. They plan a wedding trip visiting Minneapolis Broo ton and Detroit before settling in Kensington where he works as depot agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Weedell
E. M. Morse
Nellie
Laverne
J. E. Leslie
New London
H. E. Crawford
Fred W. Segerstrom
Minneapolia
Minnesota Funeral Directora’ Association
Misa Jennie Anderson
James E. Martin
Kensington
Minn
Willmar
Minneapolis
Brooton
Detroit
J. Anderson
Raymond
New London Times
Mrs Berglund Undergoes Cancer Operation
Mrs Swan Berglund, long billeted with stomach cancer, underwent Friday afternoon surgery by Dr. Cassel of Litchfield and Harold Frost. The operation did not remove the tumor but aimed to relieve symptoms and improve nourishment. She is reported as doing well and receiving care from a nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan Berglund
Dre. Cassel
Litchfield
Harold Frost
Berglund
Maye Fite Seeks Kandlyopi County Nominations
Ai Maye Fite files to seek Kandlyopi county offices on the fat day for nominations. The list includes L E Covell for county attorney P A Gandrad for representative from the 55th district N B Johnson for commissioner from Sed district and H L Quiet for county superintendent of schools. A total of 13 candidates have filed to express their willingness to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandlyopi
L. EB. Covell
P. A. Gandrad
N. B. Johnson
Sed
H. L. Quiet
Willmar Street Fair Prospects Rise With Good Weather
Willmar’s fourth annual Street fair and carnival of fun is two weeks away from Sept 14 to 17. The street fair association reports satisfactory progress, boosting premium lists and volunteer judges for cattle, poultry, vegetables, and crafts. Col Wm M Liggett of St Anthony Park will judge cattle with Otto Mankel supervising divisions. Gates open nightly with electric lights, Oligia band, Ferris wheel, and merry-go-round. A ban on return rubber balls and powdered confetti is in effect. Democrats meet at Kandiyohi, elect delegates, and plan potential county candidate discussions for Sept 24 at Bonde hall. Wheat harvest shows mixed yields countywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Street Fair Association
Willmar Street Pair Association
Association
Wm. M. Liggett
St. Anthony Park
Markhus
Col. Liggett
and. M. Hedin
Otto Mankel
Geo
Irving
E. Stansberry
E. Fay
Raymond
Jesa C—Grelo
Sesda
M. Blomquist
USA
Geo. E. Thomas
Misa Anna Egge
M. Minton
G. Kuster
E. M. Stanford
J. M. Spicer
Alton Crosby
J. C. Tanning
A. C. Dickey
Nave
M. Boler
D. N. Tallman
F.G. Handy
W. J.J. Piney
Messrs
Jno. Williams
W. A. Lindquist
Ole Rogen
Litchfield Avenue
Fourth
Fifth
Oligia Band
Emil Hegetrom
Twin Cities
Nowaly
Kandiyohi
E. Stoneberry
Patrick ‘Lawler
John M. Downs
Minneapolis
Patrick Lawler
S E. Stansberry
L. J. Boudette
M. Batterberry
C. E. Hornbeck
Thos
E. Murphy
Nels Norman
Olson
Pred. W. Segerstrom
C. F. Krause
John A. Johnson
St. Peter
Bonde
Creswell
Gore
Carlin
Kandiyohi i
Eagle Lake
O. B. Glahuim
Widow Receives 2000 Life Insurance Payment
Mrs. Towey widow of John Towey received a 2000 life insurance payout from the A O U W Grand Lodge, delivered in Minneapolis where she now resides after his July 2 accidental death in Breckenridge yards. Towey joined Willmar Lodge No. 52 in 1909, having paid about seven dollars in fees. Also noted is a 1200 life insurance benefit from the Switchmen’s Union. Wheat in Ben Waterman area yields 23 bushels per acre, No. 2 grade, the largest reported in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. FP. Nordin
Hattie Welsh
Jack Welsh
Hawick
Charles W. DeForest
Litchfield
J.D. Sprague
Minneapolis
Willmar
Sprague
State Mutual Life Insurance Co
Worcester
Maas
Towey
John Towey
A. O. U. W. Grand Lodge
Breckenridge
Willmar Lodge No
Tyne
Towey Ia
Switchmen’s Union
Henry Johnson
Ferring
Ben Waterman
Great Northern to Build Office and Eating House at Willmar
The Great Northern plans a new Willmar office beside the railroad bridge and a brick eating house near the depot. The 24 by 126 foot office will house the superintendent and staff at an estimated 84,000, while the 24 by 48 foot restaurant will cost about 3,000 with dining hall and kitchen. Construction aims to start soon and finish this fall, drawing opposition from nearby restaurants relying on train passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Willmar
Schweitzer
Atatf
Atatl
G. N. Company
Willmar Men Among 600 Winners In Devils Lake Land Draw
Willmar men Lucky Osmund Peterson John F E Mellin August Norman and Jobo Birkeland are among 600 winners in the Devils Lake land drawing. Winners must respond within twelve days and file on inspected land with a 11 plus 1.50 per acre down payment. They must meet homestead residence requirements and pay 50 cents per acre yearly until full payment, with total price 4.50 per acre. Commutation proof may be made after fourteen months with 200 dollars and remaining balance. Registration fee is 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osmund Peterson
John FE. Mellin
August Norman
Jobo Birkeland
Devils Lake Lands
Willmar
Thia Visioity
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. B. Mowell
Walking Medical Company
C. F. Olsen
Louise Moline
Swedlsh Hospital
Miles Mary V. Haley
Milbank
Clara Hanscom
Nelano Bros
Elizabeth Moore
Gsiater
Russell Spicer
Inga Olaon
Sacred Beart
Julia Bregig
Julius Kilness
P. M. Booth
State Business College
B. G. Handy and Son
Harold
Canterville
Boston
Mase
Andrew Peteracu
Funeral Directors’ Association
H. C. Buell
Irlenda
Mobler
Topeka
Kan
George Braenard
Montreal
Canada
St. Paul
81. Thomas College
H. 5
Hilleboe
Benson
Gertrude
O R. Berkness
Chicago
Berkness & Peterson
G. A. Hanson
Renville
A. A. Anderson
Tilsell
Mire
Twin City
Halvorson
Won Arthur
J. Markhun
Everett
Pullman
Wack
Red Wing
Sambsry
Flosajé
Alice Smith
George
Auntie Gates
Alhambra
Cal
Smith
Danens
New London Milling Co
Bull Trust
W. D. Wiggins
Migs Gertrude
San Jacinto
M. Bjorpson
Lutheran Free Church Choir
Gynild
Augsburg Seminary
City Park
Shipt. Toning
Willmar Public Schools
Ai Maye Fite
J. L. Clark
Buggies
Deering
T. G. Mandt Wagons
Mickory
Gudmund P. Earwand
Boones Ave
Willmar, Mian
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