Wreck changes life of railroader Devaney at Odessa
Roy Devaney, a Milwaukee locomotive fireman from Marmarth to Moorbridge, helped rescue dead and injured after the Odessa wreck. He described the disaster in Willmar, noting six chances against one for an accident and recounting his city rescue efforts with a sailor boy, a chef, and a policeman. The Odessa crash killed about ten to twelve and injured many, with bodies laid in the town hall morgue and a fire breaking out in overturned cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Devaney
Odessa
Willmar
Willmar Tribune
Devaney
Milwaukee
Marmarth
Mobridge
Richards
Devan~ey
Mr. Devaney, Sr
Hind Hagman
Ortonville
Minn
Milwaukee Road
Aberdeen
Alagman
Milbank
Bert Kam
Charles Bolsta
Sorby
Sandell
Rio
Wis
Minneapolis
Wreck of the Silk Train Near Odessa Kills and Injures Dozens
A collision between a silk train and a Columbian sleeper near Odessa caused multiple deaths and many injuries. Survivors were placed on a train to Ortonville for medical care as rescuers and doctors rushed to the scene.
Desperados Located After Jail Escape in Nebraska Case
Two gunmen linked to a ring of safe blowers were found after evading capture last summer. Thomas Roach alias James Dowie faces trials in Plattsburg Nebraska for Louisville and Wahash Iowa incidents, while Fred Foster is detained in Harlan Iowa. If convicted, minimum twenty years hard labor at Lincoln penitentiary. Sheriff Bonde identified them. authorities emphasize strong public support and heightened penalties for robberies using explosives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonde
Kandiyohi
Nebraska State Banker's Association
Nebraska
Iowa
Thomas Roach
James Dowie
Plattsburg
Neb
Louisville
Nebr
Wabash
Fred Foster
Harlan
Lincoln Penitentiary
Stillwater
Omaha
Altho
Obituary of Louis Larson founder of New London
Louis Larson pioneer and founder of New London died Friday December 15 at his home after a paralytic episode. Born June 23, 1836 in Restby Sweden he was 75. He married Karin Olson in 1869 and had six children, four of whom survived infancy. Surviving family includes two daughters and several grandchildren. Funeral held at Lebanon church with Rev. Swenson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Larson
New London
Résteby
Hilsingland
Sweden
Karin Olson
Halsingland
Louis Peter
Lawson
M. Lawson
Carrie Wanous
T. J. Lawson
F. Wanous
Peter Larson
Foreston
Minn
Oliver Larson
Interlachen-on-Green-Land
Nels. Larson
Nest Lake
Orlando F. Sperry
Lisbon
Peter Broberg
John Olson
Spiter
Christian Swenson
Lebanon Church
Asso
Commercial Club of
Lagerstrom
Hanson
Swenson
Eben E. Lawson
Kandiyohi
Jackson
Larson
John A. Lewis
Creston
Iown
America
Monmouth
Mary Danielson
John Danielson
University Place
Neb
Frank M
Elnora M
Chas. C
Anna W
Ida L
Willie A
Joseph L
Nida C
Solomon F
N. Vine Street
Spaulding
Carl Samuelson
Swedish Lutheran Church of
Lutheran Church
Iowa
Charles M. Lawson
Lars Johanson
Ekeberg
Midlby
Lindkolping’s Inn
Willmar Area Briefs and Obituary Notes
Personal visits, travels, and social engagements fill Willmar and Kandiyohi County as residents and visitors from nearby towns and North Dakota are noted. Obituaries report the death of John A. Lewis of Creston Iowa and mention Allyn Hedin of Minneapolis, with funeral details and family remembrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandiyohi County
O. A. Hedin
Minneapolis
Allyn
Willmar
Mildred
Meneul
Buchanan Street
Christmas Church Services Across Norwalk Area
A detailed church calendar lists Christmas week services across Norweian Lutheran, Swedish Mission, Crow River Synod, Oak Park M E, Lutheran Free, Swedish Baptist, St Marys Catholic and other faith communities. It notes Juletta events, children's festivals, tree ceremonies, and special sermons led by pastors and visiting speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow River Synod
Crow River
Georgeville
Big Grove
Brooten
St. John’s Church
Willmar High Opens Season With Grove City Clash
Friday night December 22 at the local high school gym Willmar High hosts Grove City Town Team to start the season. Captain George Swenson and coach W B Crosby lead a youthful squad expected to test their fast game readiness. Admission 15 and 25 cents. start 8 o clock. crowd urged to attend. Clarence Sandford arrives from Princeton to spend Christmas with cousin J W Shate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove City
George Swenson
W. B. Crosby
Willmar High School
Grove City Town
President Vincent to visit Willmar for Farmers Short Course
President Vincent of Minnesota State University will speak at the Farmers Short Course in Willmar on January 24. A meeting set free attendance, with committees organizing enrollment exhibits prizes and arrangements. The event aims to attract farmers countywide with livestock corn and grain judging contests and lectures led by college and high school agricultural students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent
Minnesota State University
Willmar
Foster
C. L. McNelly
Agricultural Department of Our Schools
Russell Spicer
E. C. Wellin
C. B. Carlson
W. E. Lawson
A. 0.Fornberg
P. J. Haley
Hon
A. Is
Rice
Willmar Commercial Club
Kandiyohi
Rosalind At Redgate Debuts At Opera House
Meredith Nicholson's new play Rosalind At Redgate creates a furor and is billed as a major yearly production. Its standout scene features a genuine summer storm with characters drenched by real water, described as hilariously pretty. Local premiere set for Tuesday evening, December 26 at the Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith Nicholson
Rosalind
Redgate
Mr. Nicholson
Opera House
Brakeman Beecraft Hurt Jumping Cars in Benson
J T Beecraft a brakeman from Willmar was injured last Thursday in Benson while attempting to jump cars. He was brought to Willmar on the noon train and taken to Bethesda hospital where he soon was able to move about. A farewell surprise honored Mr and Mrs Ed Hendry at Rev Parmeter’s home last Thursday evening with refreshments and a souvenir remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Beecraft
Willmar
Benson
Bethesda Hospital
Ed Hendry
Parmeter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sherif Bonde
M. Sorenson
Norway Lake
Bernard Holm
Svea
A. C. Hanson Spicer
Abbie Day
Dawson
Lizsie Klint
Kandiyahipent
Aug. Johnson
H. E. Frost
Benson and Morrison
Rev. H. Gates
New York City
Phillip
J. Hanson
Oakes, N. D
Cuba
Arthur Sherman
Mora
F. Raabe
R. A. Volk
Miss Sherman
Nordahl Bothen
Pennock
Din Harris
Roseville
Victor Holmberg
Rev. L. G. Edgren
Murdock
Mine Nellie Botnen
Charlson
N. D
Mises Mathilda Hjort
Trene Frederickson
Spicer
Cyrus Sullivan
Toronto
Canada
Evangelist A. Dahl
Salvation Army Corps
Fristrup
Lieut
Anderson
Evangeline Lawson
Allyn Hedin
A. Bakke
Bank of Willmar Building
Minnesota
F. Branton
A. F. Hanscom
Mar
M. E
King’s Messengers
Norw. Luth
Synod Church
Solomon Lake
C. B. Brandt
East -Vinje
Juletta
Varia
Fiona
Ion
Bethlehem
Judea
Salvation Army
Soderling
Campbell Ave
Larsen
Maud
J. B.olson
Litchield Ave
Stevens, Lake
Oak Park M. E
Lutheran Free Church
Swedish Baptist Church
ST. Mary's Catholic
St. Patrick's Church
ST. Luke’s Episcopal
Swedish Lutheran Bethel
Dulette
Mamre
Epworth League
Christian Science Services
Melson
Bonde Hall
Nelson
Wildrose
Carlson
Cassel
Mino
Samuelson
Laurence Larsen
Louis Evenson
N. C
Clarence Sandford
Princeton
Will Xmas
J. W. Shate
Pres. Vincent
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