28 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1910
Page
1
Unclear fragmentary text mentions "Tike" and phrases about fib practice and children first, lacking coherent event or named entities to form a full news item or action. Unable to determine a concrete subject, place, or date from the legible portion.
Personal notices from Willmar recount many residents returning for Christmas or holidays. George Tyler comes back to Elk River while Edwin Sather and several others plan time with family, including Miss Mary McLaughlin, Edgar Curran, Arthur Anderson, and Warren Oram. Various locals travel from Minneapolis, St Paul, Sioux City, Rosseau, Yale ley City, Norway Lake, and Rogers, N. D., to visit relatives or stay through New Year.
Lake Lillian reports mingle of Christmas visits homecomings and local events. Residents Louisa Lundquist Elsie Lundquist Alma Swedin Christine Erickson and others return from Minneapolis Mobe North Dakota and Alberta for holidays. A Christmas tree festival at Ed Flann's and a Hanson brothers gathering mark seasonal cheer. A marriage Helen Peterson and Oscar Erickson unite with Rev. Alexander Peterson officiating. Morri s residents honor L C Spooner with a banquet.
A compact reflection urges writers to love their work and remain focused on their craft rather than always seeking a new project. It emphasizes pride in the process and avoiding constant shift to other tasks.
Carl Adrian Hoglund of Willmar died at Bemidji's St Anthony Hospital after a five day pneumonia illness. Born 1882 in Sweden, he came to Willmar in 1891, served in the Sixth U.S. Cavalry, then worked in the Dakotas and Bemidji. Funeral at Mission Church with Rev. Theo Paulson officiating. Also noted are obituaries for Mrs. Jens Thunem of Torning and Mrs. Ingoborg Erlandson of Mamre, both long Swift/Kandiyohi County residents.
A Willmar newspaper notes December 21 1910 wedding of Minnie C Hultin to Oscar A Lundberg performed by Rev Walters and Rev Lundberg with only close relatives present. Miss Laura Lundberg attended the bridegroom’s attendant was Arthur Hultin. An elegant dinner followed and plans for the couple’s Northfield and Willmar home are mentioned along with other marriages and social notices in the area.
A New Year church notice summarizes New Year services across Nordic and local denominations. It lists special services at Oak Park M F, Swedish Mission and Baptist churches, First M E, Presbyterian, Christ Scientist, and Salvation Army, plus watch-night events, Sunday schools, and Y P groups. The Willmar Seminary basketball team defeated Grove City 22 to 19 in a rough, small-floor game.
The Willmar Seminary fought Grove City in a tight game, trailing 18 to 10 at halftime but rallying to 22 to 19 as the second half closed. Seminary scored from four free throws while Grove City hit two of five, with Pederson and Downs leading the field goals and a crowd of Willmarites enjoying warm hospitality after the game.
A fragment urging realization of beauty through disciplined aims and hopeful purpose. The text argues that cherishing aspirations and serving worthy aims expands the body and spirit, linking aesthetics to humanity and personal growth.
Miss Etta Gabrielgon is home from Belgrade for the holidays. Carlson's hall hosts an informal dancing party Monday evening. Mr and Mrs W L Hanscom entertained at a family dinner of 12 on Christmas Eve. C H Sorlien of Granite Falls bank spent Tuesday in Willmar. Mr and Mrs J B Fitzgerald occupy the first floor of a duplex at 310 7th Street South. Mr and Mrs Ed Lewis returned to St Paul after a holiday visit. Severin Rasmussen went to Benson for his mother’s illness. she died Wednesday. Miss Emma Haines and Miss Agnes Haines visit Willmar for the holidays. The Augustana Synod Willmar District meeting begins Jan 23 at the Willmar church. At Bethel Christmas Festival a $16.50 collection went to S. S. superintendent and organist Samuel Nelson. F G Powell learned his mother Louise Powell died in London on December 13 at 74. Mr and Mrs E C Simos, married December 14 in Minneapolis, settled at 315 2nd St. The Tribune offers belated congratulations. Carriers Lee Sommerville and Sigurd Berkness received gold watches as gifts from patrons. Mrs Ole Lundquist returns from Holmes City after her father Paul Warner’s death. mother stays for the winter. A group of Willmar teachers surprised Miss Alma Sawyer at Hodgson home with luncheon and informal evening. Sawyer has many friends and will not return after the holidays.
Brief motivational note urging belief in oneself and humanity, urging work, hope, and trust. Encourages staying informed, teaching oneself to observe today, and keep up to date with events and opportunities.
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