04 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1912
Page
1
Personal mentions record numerous Willmar area residents visiting relatives and friends over Thanksgiving. Names include Misses Edgren Porters Carlson Hogland Johnson Klint Kloster Porter, Messrs Brogren Floome Haley Haley and families, plus teachers and hosts in Kandiyohi, New London, Benson, Spicer, Litchfield, Montevideo, Fosston, and Minneapolis.
The Kandiyohi County Fair Association held its annual meeting at the Commercial Club rooms with reports showing receipts and disbursements. Officers elected include President W. E. Lawson and Treasurer O. R. Berkness, with a nine member Board of Managers and a reorganization plan for future governance.
Citizens laud Prof Von Miller for an exceptional Buffalo Opera House concert with praise from local officials. He performs at Wilmar Opera House on Wednesday December 11 with ticket tiers 15 25 and 36 cents. Gov Anderson and H Ruddy departed for International Falls yesterday.
Y P S program set for Wednesday evening December 11 at the Swedish Lutheran church. Edith and Minnie Nelson with Carl Wallin perform a piano duet, Sophus Tarn and Blanche McNees sing a vocal duet, Dora Moline reads, Saml Nelson and Nels Swenson duet, Mrs Parnell reads, Ethel Carlson plays a piano solo. Refreshments served by the N Pe Carlson young people.
Joseph O Estrem donates a life sized oil of Martin Luther to Hamline Seminary in memory of his wife Thea Thorpe Estrem. Norwegian artist H Gausta of Minneapolis created the work which was accepted during Reform Day services by President Prof Hove. The piece is praised as Gausta's best and a fitting memorial for the seminary. Willmar Commercial Club December meeting featured B F Woodard outlining the West Central Minnesota Development Association. Committees were named for Willmar meeting logistics including reception publicity and finances. A social session at Carlson Hall followed the afternoon program with light refreshments for visitors to meet and discuss the initiative to develop neglected regional resources.
A Duluth student explains in a composition that buying seals funds tuberculin stamping out disease and hospital care, teaches air quality, and supports families affected by TB. He cites personal loss and future protection as motives, urging continued generosity. Mrs Stillmacher and infant visited Willmar en route to St. Cloud for relatives. Andrew Brorsell birthday club surprise. William Peifer and Anna Olson wed at the county courthouse with Judge Gilbert presiding.
Advance man F A Darn announced that renowned violinist Joseph Von Miller will give a top tier concert at the Willmar Opera House next Wednesday evening. Darn calls the act a musical treat of the first order and urges readers to see it in the adjacent column.
The Gilbert O. Sand Co. piano contest lists 177 registered entrants with numbers used for identity and weekly standings printed in the Willmar Tribune. Prizes start at 3,000 with notes on those over 2,000 in receipts, plus details about enrollment and how to enter via page 12.
Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company reorganizes after acquiring Minnesota Central lines. Willmar becomes district center covering most old Minnesota Central properties in southwestern Minnesota and parts of Northwestern system to Cassel. New offices include District Plant Chief, Traffic Chief, Commercial Manager with assistants and a Willmar storekeeper. Payroll adds about 95 employees. Possible dedicated building at Willmar for telephone offices, similar to St. Cloud HQ.
Theo Livingstone reading the service along with Loren Hodgson Albert Porter Albert Odell and Hjalmer Swenson returned to Minneapolis Sunday night to resume their duties at the U after a vacation at their homes. Emil Thimnell of Colfax arrived today with a load of household goods for Ole Rud.
Esmond Nelson has accepted a position as call boy. John Peterson, ill at home, is improving. Mrs. W. H. Spencer underwent an operation at Willmar hospital Tuesday. Ollie Anderson, Sioux Falls division brakeman, is laid up due to illness. Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Wright and family visited the cities for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. John Flateboe welcomed a son born last Wednesday, Nov. 27. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dalen of Tripolis welcomed a son born Saturday, Nov. 30. December 14 is the last date to file citizenship papers for the March term of court. Mrs. D. W. McLaughlin hosted the Larkin Club at Fifteenth street and Gordon avenue this afternoon. Miss Clara Holtberg will travel to Rochester for Mayo Hospital minor operation for throat trouble. Rev. J. N. Andersen preached at Our Savior’s church in Minneapolis last Sunday. no services at Willmar church. Harry Otos, long at Bethesda hospital, left last Wednesday to Thanksgiving at home. Minnesota Educational Association meets in St. Paul this week with Prof. Crovie, C. L. McNelly, Misses Helen Hough, Martha Haley, Edith Tait, Gertrude Sandberg and Miss Smith among attendees.
The semi annual gathering drew business leaders farmers and lawmakers as International Falls unveils rapid growth. A new steel bridge to Fort Francis nears completion linking to a large paper mill and Backus Brooks sawmill while sewers water mains and building rules pave a Minneapolis level foundation. The American Suburbs Co plans rail and highway links along the river boosting value and growth prospects.
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