Thanksgiving Socials Traced in Granite Falls and Nearby Towns
Personal notices list residents and guests spending Thanksgiving across Granite Falls, Morria, Pipestone, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Litchfield, Beardsley, Pennock, and surrounding areas. Entries name E E Powers, A Falkingham family, Ella Gould, Elvina Sorenson, Harringtons, Carries Odell, A O Bryant, Erick Elkjer, B H Chesley, H A Seybold, Ed Lewis, B J Greenfield, J L Geer, E T Sandbo, Olive Kaskell, Linnea Bergstrom, Amy Fridland, Marion Minton, Madeline Johnson, W G Mapes, Laura Ferrell, Redmond, Amy Anderson, Olga Sherdahl, Flossie Surratt, Sandren, Andrew Fridland, J D Richardson, Walter Englund and others with visits and homecomings during the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Powers
Hame
Granite Falls
A. Falkingham
Echo
Ella Gould
Alferetta Stinson
Morria
Elvina Sorenson
Minneapolis
D. C. Harrington
Pipestone
Carrie Odell
Kerkhoven
A. O. Bryant
B. J. Greenfield
Pennock
J. L. Geer
Burbank
W. L. Geer
E. T. Sandbo
Beatrice
Olof Sandbo
Olive Kaskell
Pauline Sharkey
Linnea Bergstrom
St. Cloud
Amy Fridland
Ethel
Avis McCune
Sioux City
Iowa
H. F. Porter
Marion Minton
Madeline Johnson
Bagley
W. G. Mapes
Laura Ferrell
Miss Redmond
Montrose
F. F. Nelson
Amy Anderson
Atwater
Olga Sherdahl
Flossie Surratt
James Sanderson
Conrad Swenson
Benson
O. A. Sandren
New London
Cherry Mine Tragedy Survivor Details Calamity
Arnold Johnson son of Henry Johnson of Willmar recounts the Cherry mine disaster when over 300 miners were trapped and many died from fire and black damp. He describes the surface hay sparked fire, torch use, and cages dropping to the third vein, with carriages, rescues, and horrific injuries at the surface. The event ends with Arnold leaving mining, plans to stay home, and no clear direction yet. The report also mentions Cross Stamp sales by the Red Cross and local hotel news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Johnson
Henry, Johnson
Cherry
Arnold
Tribune
W. H. Ferris
Glarum Farm
Odd Fellows Conference Held At Local Hall
A district conference of the IOOF met at Odd Fellows Hall with about 75 delegates from Atwater Kerkhoven Benson and Pennock. Grand Master Barber Grand Secretary Balter and Grand Patriarch McCullan attended with District Deputy Covell. Rev Crawford Grays spoke on how to improve the order and five Past Noble Grands were installed. A supper was served by the Rebecca lodge and the gathering was hailed as very successful. Also reported is the quiet wedding of Myrtle L Zent to William Steltz at the Lutheran Synod parsonage and four-generation Thanksgiving dinner at the Somerville home with Mrs Somerville aged 84. Licenses to wed issued include John Griggs and Hattie Johnson on Nov 24 and Louis VanderEinde and Johanna Mulder on Nov 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Atwater
Kerkhoven
Benson and
Pennock
Barber
Long Prairie
Balter
St. Paul
McCullan
Covell
Grand Lodge
Crawford Grays
Howard Lake
Rebecca Lodge
Myrtle L. Zent
William Steltz
Anderson
Lutheran Synod Parsonage
John Griggs
Hattie Johnson
Nordin
Probate Court
Louis VanderEinde
Johanna Mulder
Forty Years Ago Fort Willmar First Rail and Telegraph
Forty years ago Willmar was opened to the outside world by rail and telegraph. The Pioneer Press recalls the first train and telegram exchange between Col William Crooks at Willmar and Supt Delano at St Paul. Nels Rosenquist family and two bachelors plus Mrs C B Carlson visited the new town from the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Pioneer Press
Teas
Pacific Railroad
William Crooks
Delano
St.Paul
Red River
Pacific
Hudson’s Bay
Canadian Dominions
Iron Horse
St. Paul
Willimar
Nels Rosenquist
Mons Nelson
Nels Gammalson
Rosenquist
C. B. Carlson
Whitefield
Mr. Rosenquist
Norwegian traveling library arrives for Norwegians in Minnesota
Librarian Edith Frost has obtained a traveling library from the Minnesota Library Commission. It brings representative books by leading Norwegian writers and will be available for six months. The collection includes works by Aanrud, Ager, Bojer, Bull, Dahl, Dan, Flood, Foss, Friis, Gjellerup, Gloersen, Hanek, Homo, Ingemann, Jorgensten, Kraemmer, Lie, Loland, Mariager, Meyn, Rist, Stepmiak, and Thoresen. Miss Minnie Nelson of St. Paul visited the area last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Frost
Minnesota Library Commission
Far Northland
Aanrud—Fortaellinger
Ager—I Strimmen
Raggeson
Komiske
Fortaellinger Og Aventyr
Bojer— Paa Kirkevei
Bull
Ingemann
Kristen Bloks Ungdomastreger
Jorgensten
den Yderste Dag
Kraemmer
Glade Borglere
Lie—Samlede Vaerker
Lie Det Brede Humor
Loland
Skategravaren
Mariager
Antike Fortaellinger
Meyn—En Kaerligheds
Lasse Monson
Skaane
Stepmiak— En Nihilist
Thoresen—Fortellinger Og
Signes Historie
Farmers Bring Coal Carload From Raymond Mutual
Prinsburg notes a carload coal ordered for mutual benefit of sharers. Several locals travel to Raymond for coal. Missing sister De Boer from Chicago assists at home while her brother-in-law John Terpstra awaits appendicitis surgery in Willmar. Thanksgiving services raised 71 dollars for Home missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prinsburg
Raymond
Henry Brink
Neal Kragt Pene
Willmar
de Boer
Chicago
John Terpstra
Lizzie Brink
Jacob Kragt
Home Missions
Yoma
Breems
Henry Alderdink
Pease, Minn
Hock Valley
Iowa
Braker Bros
Gertie
Bensie Stob
A. Dekkes
Roseland
W. Stob
Train brakeman Gallagher badly hurt in Russell accident
Ed Gallagher brakeman of Willmar city was badly injured when the train he was fixing a brake on moved and dragged him about three car lengths. He was taken to Willmar Hospital with severe bruises, a deep cut on the left foot, and a scalp wound. Doctor says no serious outcome unless complications arise. Church bazaar planned at New London hall December 9 and 10 by Sorosis and The Willing Workers of Lebanon church with booths, refreshments, and a program. Home Talent Play Nevada or the Lost Mine slated for Opera House December 18 with rehearsals under way. Miss Anna Nelson returned home from Pennock after visiting her grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallagher
Russell
Willmar Hospital
New London
Lebanon Church
Nevada
Opera House
Minot
Willmar
G. W. Jorris
Swedish Baptist Church
Elmer Peterson
Thora Thunstedt
A. R. Towle
C. H. Shaver News Company
Great Northern
C. A. Benson
Benson Bros. & Jorris
Wadena
North Dakota
Benson
Community Holiday Events and Local Visits Noted
Multiple Willmar area notices recap weekly sales at Wiggins Store and church events on Dec 2 and 4, a Svea School rag ball social on Dec 11, plus Thanksgiving visits by locals. Reports mention Anton Anderson renting a farm near Raymond and other neighborhood movements. Local clubs plan dances, and officials discuss expanding eating houses along the Great Northern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiggins
T. J. Swenson
M. E
St. Mary's Church
Joe Cleary
E. L. Thorpe
Ellen
Marven
L. O. Thorpe
Martha Botnen
Svea
Martin Sorenson
Milaca
Esther Sorenson
J. W.kent
Elkjer Bros Sepia Portrait Cards For Xmas Work
Notice announces arrival of new sepia portrait cards used for elegant Xmas portraits. Prize winning sepia portraits marketed as gifts. Contact phone number 91 for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkjer Bros
Switchmen Tie Up Rail Lines In Twin Cities
Strike by switchmen halts all freight movement on the division. Telegraphic vote triggered walkout affecting 8,000 men as Minneapolis and St Paul terminals report no trains moving. Local yard crews ample to handle trains, but the broader dispute pits unions against railroads over wage increases and overtime pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Stewart
John Sogge
Spicer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ed. Lewis
A. N. Lewis
Andrew Fridland
Huron
J. D. Richardson
Daugher
E. Stansberry
Walter Englund
G. A. College
Elvin
Minnesota College
Alice
Hartley
Town
Cherry Mine
Ella Merryman
Mabel Odell
Kerkshaven
Cora Merryman
Ed Cross
Red Cross
Rains
H. G. Meyer
National Organization For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
Health Department
Glaram Hotel
E.H. Marshall
Browns Valley
L. P. Anderson
Kerknoven
Marshall
P. H. Dahlstrom
Canada
Old Country
Elgin and Waltham Watches
Waltham
Jewel Elgin
Anderson Bros. & CO
Fourth Street
Jewelers & Opticians
Witwer, Wiaw
ODD Fellows IN
Somerville
P. J. Somerville
Sleepy Eye
W. E
M. W
Town of Woods
Harold
Minnie Nelson
Gallagheer
Anna Nelson
J. Fredrickson
Tocal BR
Young Peoples Meeting
Y. P.S
Sw. Luth
Bethel Church
Hulda Moline
Ada Broman
Samuel Nelson
Emma Johnson
John T. Otos
Hima Englund
Rev. G. Peterson
Housekeepers’ Club
Housekeepers Club
Odd Fellows Hall
Winnie Rogers
Helen Hanson
Nettie Marlow
Mrs. Lewis
Helen Stewart
Edna Sanderson
Gladis Wold
Santa Claus’ Headquarters
Phoenix
Ent
Ant
the Young Men's Store
Pal
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